Synapse
8.3
Platforms
- PlayStation 5Jul 4, 20238.3playscore7.826 Critics9.31.44K Players
26 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- It is a game with an amazing foundation, an excellent usage of the PSVR2’s features, and really fun gameplay, and it leave me wanting more. It was all too brief. I am definitely looking forward to whatever nDreams decides to do in the feature, and I absolutely recommend grabbing Synapse up as one of the must-have titles on the PSVR2’s evergrowing and ever impressive library.
Krystle Lim · Aug 07, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Synapse is one of the best PSVR 2 releases out there. It's not particularly deep, and it shows its hand early on, but it's still an immensely fun power trip and a great addition to any and all PSVR 2 libraries. It just doesn't need as much gray matter as it claims.
Chris Harding · Jul 15, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Synapse is a substantial, somewhat interesting FPS adventure and a compelling PSVR 2 exclusive that lets you become a mind-trawling mayhem merchant with psychic powers.
Jordan Oloman · Jul 07, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - While its unique visual style – and even the action – can eventually become a little repetitive, it’s hard not to be impressed with what Synapse offers. It’s particularly fun in short bursts, and so it’s handy that you can leave the game during a run and resume where you left off at a later date.
Richard Seagrave · Jul 06, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Synapse is an intense shooter that imbues you with heroic powers. Each run in this addictive rogue-lite is exhilarating. The gunplay and telekinesis perfectly combine and allows you to experiment with the mechanics. Due to the upgrade system, you progressively get stronger which gives further incentive for another round. Even with the small number of enemy types and slightly repetitive gameplay, Synapse is an essential PSVR 2 title and a promising glimpse at what the future of the medium holds.
Jaz Sagoo · Jul 04, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - As the missions unfolded the game naturally became harder but the ability to play the game with varied strategies and not be forced into a linear style of gameplay and mission completion was a great joy. Graphically the game shines on the PSVR2 and I really enjoyed seeing how much games of this type had progressed from the PSVR1 in terms of options, graphics, and gameplay really made this a must-own for PSVR2 owners.
gareth · Jul 01, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - In the end, Synapse is a good game that falls short of being great. It works fantastically as a solid proof of concept with some of its inventive and inspired ideas. The trippy visuals and premise, fun telekinesis gameplay and solid sound design form a terrific experience on PS VR2. Unfortunately, it's also held back by its undercooked concepts and tedious nature. That said, developer nDreams has a lot of potential and might be able to make something truly remarkable next.
Sam Aberdeen · Jun 30, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Synapse’s roguelite elements are too light, but it’s a well-designed shooter that empowers players in ways only a VR game can. Developer nDreams has taken PSVR2’s eye-tracking and adaptive triggers and built them into the game’s mechanics without turning them into gimmicks. Snatching a barrel and detonating it over a group of hostiles is as gratifying as instinctively throwing back an incoming grenade while dumping submachine gun rounds with the other hand. It all combines to make for a thrilling VR shooter that excels for how it takes advantage of the hardware.
Michael Leri · Jun 29, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Mechanically, Synapse is incredible, but the breadth of content is another story. This feels like a proof of concept for a full experience, once the amount of content can match the level of gameplay.
Graham Banas · Jun 29, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Synapse is a flashy PlayStation VR2 exclusive roguelite that gets too repetitive for its own good.
Tomas Franzese · Jun 29, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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A DEADLY STATE OF MIND
Dual-wield brutal firepower and surging telekinesis in the ultimate mind-breaking VR shooter.
Become a mind-breaking operative and invade the twisted subconscious of a notorious enemy of state.
From the award-winning team behind Fracked, Phantom: Covert Ops and Far Cry VR: Dive into Insanity comes the next generation of immersive VR action.
Wreak havoc on the enemy’s mind by combining deadly weaponry and transformative telekinetic abilities. Duel-wield and combine your powers to overcome formidable defences and delve deeper into a hostile mindscape.
Enter a breath-taking surreal mindscape crafted for the PS VR2’s stunning 4K HDR display. Feel every moment of adrenaline-fuelled action through the PS VR2’s next gen Sense controllers, adaptive triggers, and headset feedback.
Evolve and master your own combat style by combining increasingly sophisticated skills and abilities. Risk everything on a desperate, final mission into the darkest corners of a corrupted mind.
Developer: nDreams